AARP Tax AssistanceTime : 9:00 AMLocation : Young Adult RoomDetails : Volunteer tax preparers from AARP will be here to provide free tax preparation for low- and middle-income taxpayers, with special attention to those 60 and over. Assistance will be offered on Tuesdays, beginning February 6 and ending on April 10, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The program is free, but due to high demand, registration is required. South Huntington cardholders may sign up beginning Jan. 2. To make an appointment, visit the Circulation Desk or call the library at 631.549.4411. (If filing jointly, both people must attend the appointment.) If space remains, non-residents may sign up beginning Jan. 16.
Tax aide volunteers cannot prepare returns that include rental property, military income, alternative minimum tax or those with many stock transactions. Please bring all pertinent tax documents to your appointment, along with last year's tax returns.

Next Chapter Book ClubTime : 10:30 AMLocation : Young Adult RoomDetails : This group is for adults (19 and older) with intellectual and developmental disabilities to gather in a relaxed setting to form lasting friendships through reading aloud and talking about books. Anyone can participate., regardless of their reading level. This group is facilitated by trained volunteers. To register, please call Kim Nau at Literacy Nassau at 516-867-3580 (ext. 18) or send an e-mail to her at knau@literacynassau.org

Book Talk Reading ClubTime : 11:30 AMLocation : Program RoomDetails : Moderator Helen Harris will lead a discussion of Enduring Love by Ian McEwan. Multiple copies of the book will be available at the Circulation Desk. New participants, listeners welcome.

Theater Fun for KidsTime : 4:00 PMLocation : TheaterDetails : Build confidence and sharpen your imagination in this two-day class! Students learn acting through role-playing and a variety of other fun activities. Come and gain a basic understanding of what acting is all about! Register February 6..

Babysitting WorkshopTime : 4:30 PMLocation : Young Adult RoomDetails : Project Excel will be offering two day babysitting preparation course for middle and high school students. Students work hands-on with animated dolls to learn the basics of infant care including feeding, burping, diaper changing, safety and play. Students learn how to engage toddlers and younger children in play as well as scheduling, discipline and safety. Students leave with a toolkit of games and strategies to become top rate caregivers. Registration begins February 6.

Evening YogaTime : 6:30 PMLocation : Meeting RoomDetails : End your day on a positive note with this yoga routine led by instructor Augusta Berner. The fee for this 9-session class is $31, payable at registration beginning Dec. 5 for South Huntington cardholders; others Dec. 12

Crochet: Pillow & ThrowTime : 7:00 PMLocation : Program RoomDetails : Instructor Joanne Cohen will show you how to make this luxurious throw and accent pillow in one week and help you assemble and finish it the next. Perfect for the long cold nights ahead, snuggled on your couch or at the foot of your bed. Materials are 6 high yardage skeins of worsted weight yarn, a size Q crochet hook and three chunky buttons between 1 and 2 inches in length or diameter. The first class will teach the stitch pattern for both pillow and throw (three strands of yarn held together). The second class will be assembly and embellishments. There is a $5 fee, payable at registration beginning Feb. 2 for South Huntington cardholders.

Teen Advisory BoardTime : 7:00 PMLocation : Young Adult RoomDetails : The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is an active organization made up of teens in grades 6-12 who work together to make a difference in our library. They help decide what materials should be purchased, plan programs and work on special projects. Meetings are usually held on the third Tuesday night of the month at 7pm. Community service hours are provided. New members are always welcome!